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Spurs sack Pochettino: Best Twitter reactions
Following the sensational news on Tuesday night that Mauricio Pochettino had left Spurs, Twitter predictably erupted. We take a look at the best Twitter reactions that we could find. Caution: Some very strong language!
Spurs dropped the bombshell at around 19:30 on Tuesday night by releasing a club statement.
Club statement
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) November 19, 2019
An initial reaction was of concern for one of Spurs’ most emotional players.
— ?Unai? (@unaiiRSO) November 19, 2019
However, it soon turned to anger among the fanbase as they came to terms with the popular Argentine departing.
I know Daniel Levy’s son follows me on here – tell your old man he’s a fucking cunt, pal.
— Welcome #BusWanker (@bankruptspurs) November 19, 2019
Pochettino isn’t the only high profile manager to have struggled recently.
Ole: “How has Pochettino been sacked and we have survived?”
Unai: “I have no fucking idea, but it is a very good ebening for us both”
— Swearing Sports News (@SwearingSport) November 20, 2019
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Unai Emery will definitely have been relieved that it wasn’t their turn.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Unai Emery after hearing Spurs have sacked Mauricio Pochettino… pic.twitter.com/vPvTI09X2E
— Colossus Bets (@ColossusBets) November 19, 2019
It was pointed out that, despite the fans adoring him, Pochettino hadn’t won a trophy at the club.
At least this Spurs fan has a shirt to remember Pochettino’s time at Tottenham by ? pic.twitter.com/cG0G1AWLSp
— ODDSbible (@ODDSbible) November 20, 2019
In fact several of people pointed it out.
It was nice of Pochettino to leave the Spurs trophy cabinet the same way he found it.
— Stanley House 6️⃣ (@StanleyHouseLFC) November 19, 2019
And another.
Mauricio Pochettino – Tottenham’s most successful manager since the 1960s:
– 0 league titles
– 0 FA Cups
– 0 League Cups
– 0 Champions LeagueWhat a legacy, the next manager has big shoes to fill
— Austin (@AustinDarbo) November 19, 2019
Speculation about the identity of Pochettino’s successor soon began, with one former England manager in the frame.
“Mr Levy? It’s Big Sam…. just seen the news about Poch.
3 years supply of Bisto gravy and I’ll take the job, what you reckon?” pic.twitter.com/VcXqjRiBdZ
— Fantasy Hub (@FantasyFootyHub) November 19, 2019
Or would a former manager be making a return?
“Crouchy, it’s fucking Harry. Spread the news to Niko, Jermain, the lot. We’re getting the band back together” pic.twitter.com/Wv3g20PnqN
— Swearing Sports News (@SwearingSport) November 19, 2019
One surprising candidate soon emerged.
Pochettino sacked and inside sources have stated that they’re expected to have a replacement as early as this Friday. Rumours flying about as to who it is, but as just confirmed on Sky Sports, I can tell you.
It’s……. Rebekah Vardy.
— Reev (@TheReevHD) November 19, 2019
Jeff Stelling put the cat among the pigeons when he suggested a controversial possible destination for the outgoing Pochettino.
Arsenal fans unhappy with their manager. Now there is a top top boss available in Poch. Surely he couldn’t ! Could he ? #topgunner?
— Jeff Stelling (@JeffStelling15) November 19, 2019
And Arsenal fans soon became excited about the idea.
Arsenal fans unhappy with their manager. Now there is a top top boss available in Poch. Surely he couldn’t ! Could he ? #topgunner?
— Jeff Stelling (@JeffStelling15) November 19, 2019
One user suggested that it might even set off a managerial chain of events.
Mourinho to Spurs. Pochettino to Arsenal. Emery to West Ham. Let’s do this properly.
— Tim Stillman (@Stillberto) November 19, 2019
Most users though were just thoroughly entertained by the whole affair.
Can’t wait for this Ep in the Amazon Doc. It’s like the red wedding #Pochettino
— Luke Kempner (@LukeKempner) November 19, 2019
The last word went to a Spurs fan who was clearly hating the entire situation.
My official position on @SpursOfficial sacking Poch.
This is the low point of my Spurs fandom. The only way it could go lower is if Levy hires a clown like Mourinho.— Arizona Hotspur (@ArizonaHotspur) November 20, 2019
He did suggest one way it could get worse. But that couldn’t happen, could it?